Life at the Top

When Jasper finally woke up, the first thing he smelled was the sharp scent of disinfectant. Then, he opened his eyes to see a white ceiling. He was about to ask where he was, only to feel his throat burn. It felt like it was about to tear and burn from how dry it was.

“Water…” He whispered softly. Wendy heard movement and immediately walked over.

She grabbed Jasper’s hand tightly, her eyes filled with worry.

“How are you feeling, Jasp? What do you need?”

“Water…”

Wendy quickly grabbed the warm water she had prepared beforehand.

Jasper felt much better after taking a sip, and he slowly regained consciousness. His chest clenched slightly when he saw Wendy’s worried expression and the reddened corners of her eyes.

“What happened? Did you cry?”

The emotions Wendy had tried hard to suppress immediately resurfaced when she heard Jasper’s question.

Tears started to well in her eyes which shocked Jasper.

“What’s wrong? Did I say something wrong?”

Wendy shook her head and wiped her tears. “You didn’t. It’s just that you scared all of us. You fainted in front of all of us after the financial war with Soros two days ago.”

“The little prince and Lord Alvarado were terrified when they brought you to the hospital. They were both frantic, they almost tripped and fell over while running.”

told him what had happened. He remembered feeling unwell that day, but he did not say anything because of how important the moment was. He was thankful that he only fainted after everything was over, or there was no telling what

the corner of his lips when he thought about how, despite their status and identity, the little prince and Lord Alvarado had almost tripped

around and all he saw

for two eye-catching plants in the corner of the room. Those plants

from Henry. He said that the room’s too white and blinding, and that you wouldn’t

not stopped him, I think he would have repainted the room as well.” Wendy explained, not knowing if she should laugh or cry at the ridiculousness of

Harbor City. A few higher-ups are here too, they came to the hospital to visit you. You

her head, “Oh! I was too happy that you woke up and forgot to tell them

Then she left.

a dazed Wendy, Jasper smiled exasperatedly whilst feeling very

were times when she

returned to the room with

and malnutrition. But I’m telling you, I’m going to watch you eat from now on, okay? You

smiled and nodded as he took in

“Alright. Whatever you say…”

She was thankful that it was no big deal this time, but she

come and visit you, do you want me to tell them to come again

Jasper shook his head.

just worked myself too hard this time. I’ll be fine once I eat

had come to visit. Then, she went out

out at the scenery outside the window, his

a sunny sky again. He knew that there was still a long way to go,